Sturdy infrastructure, ample help and widespread insurance let Florida recover from hurricanes faster than nearby islands.
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The Storm Insurance Gap
Tag Archives: Natural Disasters
Disney’s Dorian Castaways
A Mickey Mouse decision: leaving staff to shelter in place during a major hurricane.
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Puerto Rico Invites A Write-Off
Relocating every Puerto Rican to the mainland would make more sense than granting the island’s $139 billion aid request.
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Florida’s Uncool Nursing Homes
It isn’t too much to expect elder care facilities, funded largely by the public, to keep residents safe after storms.
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Relationships You Can Count On
Dependability doesn’t automatically come with the lowest bid on a job, especially in a crisis.
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On The Road After Irma
A circuitous route home provided views of Irma’s aftermath from multiple vantage points.
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Dealing With The AfterMatthew
Getting a state back on its feet after disaster is a skill that can improve with practice. Florida has had plenty of practice.
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Helping In Times Of Disaster
An outpouring of help for Fort McMurray evacuees is just the latest example of people pitching in to help neighbors in need.
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Working At Home: Nice, If You Can Do It
Many workers can ride out a storm comfortably at home, but spare a thought and a word of thanks for those who can’t.
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Volcano Tourism
Volcanoes have awed visitors and lulled nearby residents for millennia. Paying the occasional steep price is in our nature.
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